Featured Review on this writing by TheGothicUndying
"This is sad to write about. Heath Ledger was a brilliant actor, and his portrayal of the Joker, not my favourite mind, is of legendary proportions. Off camera it is said the role consumed him, because he would lock himself in his room and act like the Joker. If he was suffering from depression we never saw it, because we didn't see his tears. People just wanted to see the makeup and the smile, but they never saw the tears. No mask or makeup can make a person happy, because depression runs through the soul of a person, and if we can't see it, how are we meant to help this person?
Wearing the makeup or with, and if he was depressed or not, we should remember the man who gave one of the greatest acting performances of all it. But at the same time, it's a reminder that if a person smiles, it doesn't mean that they are happy.
Love this Hully. So grim and realistic, and the wording is genius. Be reading more soon."
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It sounds just like it would in your mind. Well done, Hulla.
Fri, January 17th, 2020 2:19am
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Thanks, Gloria. I think most of these will end up being free-style rambles.
Fri, January 17th, 2020 9:54am
Two words often said come to mind...if only. This is so very sad, Hully.
Fri, January 17th, 2020 2:31pm
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Thanks, Sue.
Fri, January 17th, 2020 9:57am
We can't force anyone to accept support, they must be receptive. But still we are left wondering. It is a tragic situation all around.
Fri, January 17th, 2020 8:45pm
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It is, Stars. Thanks for reading.
Sat, January 18th, 2020 10:52am
A great, dark poem, Hull.
Sun, January 19th, 2020 8:59pm
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Thanks so much for reading, Robert.
Mon, January 20th, 2020 11:01am
Whoa! I feel so sad after reading this-which means great work.
Thu, January 23rd, 2020 5:41pm
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Thanks, Origins.
Thu, January 23rd, 2020 10:04am
Great poem loved it
Wed, July 1st, 2020 4:23am
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Thanks so much for reading.
Wed, July 1st, 2020 11:27am
Dark poetry, I know a thing or two about this. Such a difficult topic to write about, because there is no cure for this. Through depression and suicidal thoughts, most people are dismissive of any help, because it doesn't help them enough. And at the same time, we can't force them to accept help. In the end, the only voice they listen to, is the voice in their head, and most of the time unfortunately, it gives them the wrong advice. A powerful dark write Hully. This is real life, and there is no cure.
Wed, July 15th, 2020 9:29pm
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Do you mind if I use that last sentence, Dexter. That really sums up how I feel. I've struggled with depression all my life, and these days it's winning more than I am. I am one of those that won't get help having experienced a long time ago what that 'help' can be like.
Thu, July 16th, 2020 1:02pm
I have no problem with you using that last sentence. Intrigued to see what kind of poem/story you would use it for :)
Sun, July 19th, 2020 2:04pm
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Thanks, Dexter!
Sun, July 19th, 2020 7:08am
I've started reading this again because I want to finish it, and you know that I love dark writing. As I read through this again, the more I see there is no cure for depression. When people are suicidal, people don't help them because they feel they are seeking attention. When help does come, we can't force those with depression and suicidal thoughts to accept it. I believe they need to accept it themselves. But the thing is, the voice they listen to, is the one in their heads, and it gives them the wrong advice. This is gripping imagery Hully. Dark and poignant. This is real life, and there is no cure.
Fri, January 1st, 2021 9:32pm
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Thanks, Dexter. Every so often I decide to be more 'positive' but that actually makes me feel worse because it just adds to the failures. I've decided that it's better to accept it and let the lows work themselves out.
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Sad but excellent, Hull!
Thu, January 16th, 2020 8:06pmAuthor
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Thank you, Mike.
Thu, January 16th, 2020 12:22pm